Born at Nottingham and lived at Kimberley, Nottingham. Son of James and Elizabeth Chettle, of 47, Nottingham Road, Kimberley, Nottingham. He was a Railway Labourer prior to enlisting at Ilkeston, Derbyshire. He was killed in action, 1st July 1916, age 36, whilst serving in the line near Givenchy, France.

Private Harry Chettle is also commemorated on the following local memorials :-
Kimberley War Memorial, Main Street, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire.
Holy Trinity Church War Memorial,
Kimberley, Nottinghamshire.